Cosmetic applicator



Patented Sept.` 27, 1938- UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,131,539 cosmz'nc mucuon Charles A. Mureau, Los Angeles, Calif. Application February 15, 1937, Serial No. 125,798 1s claims. (C1. 132-79) the form of a cream contained in a collapsiblel tube from which it may be expelled upon a brush for use. In using both forms of the cosmetic it is necessary to carry a supply of the mascara and 15 a loose or separate brush for applying the same. The brush after use soils the hands and clothing and must be washed from time to time to obtain the best results. As the brush is exposed to lthe atmosphere the mascara hardens upon it in the 20 form of hard particles that must be removed before 'the brush can be used. The cake or the tube containing the mascara also becomes very unsightly and soiled and is inconvenient to handle and carry about.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device for applying mascara that embodies a case containing a supply of the cosmetic, a brush normally enclosed in the case and projectable for applying the cosmetic and a slide for applying or wiping the mascara on the brush while the same is in the case so that the brush carries a proper amount of the mascara when projected for use.

' Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character mentioned for containing and applying mascara or the like that may be handled and employed without bringing the hands in contact with the brush or-the cosmetic so that the hands do not become soiled.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character mentioned in .which the cosmetic is contained in a substantially air tight and leak proof compartment of the case so that it is preserved in the proper condition and does not leak from the case.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character mentioned in which the proper amount of the cosmetic is automatically withdrawn from the supply compartment and evenly distributed on the brush by merely reciprocating the slide whilethe brush is housed within the case.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character mentioned in which the cosmetic carrying portion of the slide is never projected from the case to soil the hands or clothing.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character mentioned that is long wearing and that embodies a readily replaceable brush.

Another object of this invention is to provide a device of the character mentioned that is easy and convenient to use 4and that may be readily replenished with a supply of the cosmetic.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of a typical preferred form and application of my invention, throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, in which: 3

Fig. 1 is a side elevation of the device provided by this invention showing the brush-carrying arm in the down or retracted position. Fig. 2 is an end view of the device. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal detailed sectional view of the device illustrating the brush and slide in side elevation. Fig. 4 is a transverse detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 4-4 on Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is an enlarged longitudinal detailed sectional view taken as indicated byline 5-5 on Fig. 8. Fig. 6 is a transverse detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 6-6 on Fig. 3. Fig'. 'I is a side elevation of the device with the slide in the extended or operative position and with a portion broken away to illustrate the slide in cooperation with the brush. Fig. 8 is a reduced side elevation of the device showing the brush in the extended or operative position and Fig. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary longitudinal detailed sectional view illustrating the latch for releasably holding the brush arm in the retracted position. l

The cosmetic applying device of. the present invention includes, generally, abody or case I0 having a compartment Il for holding a supply of the cosmetic, a brush I2 carried by the case IIJ for movement between a position within the case and a projected position and a slide I3 for withdrawing the cosmetic from the compartment and their external surfaces may be suitably finished, for example, they may be plated. In accordance with the invention a partition 'I9 extends transversely through the case I0 to divide its interior into the supply compartment II and an opening or chamber 20 for receiving the brush I2. In practice the compartment II for containing the supply of the cosmetic may be somewhat longer than the brush chamber 29. An opening 2| is provided in the case end I6 through which the cosmetic may be passed or supplied to the compartment II. Ihe opening 2I is normally closed by a removable threaded plug 22. Upon the withdrawal of the plug 22 the cosmetic may be forced into the compartment II from a collapsible tube carrying the cosmetic in a semiliquid or pasteform.

The top I8 of the case I0 is provided with an opening 23 for receiving the brush I2. 'I'he opening 23 communicates with the upper end of the chamber 20 and its walls are inwardly convergent, as illustrated in Figs. 3, 6 and '7. 'I'hel partition I9 is thickened so that its surface which forms the inner wall of the chamber 20 slopes or inclines downwardly and inwardly toward the center of the chamber. The inner surface of the end I'I is likewise inclined downwardly and inwardly. Instead of thickening the partition I9- and the end II` to provide the inclined surfaces just mentioned suitable plates or parts may be provided on the end and partition to present the desired inclined surfaces. Plates 24 are provided on the inner surfaces of the case sides I5 to form the side walls of the chamber 20. The inner surfaces of the plates 24 slope downwardly and inwardly with respect to the center of the chamber 20. 'I'he lower ends of the plates 24 and the lower ends of the inclined surfaces on the end I'I and the partition I9 are spaced above the lower wall I4, the lower edges of the plates 24 being below the lower ends of the inclined surfaces. While I have shown the plates 24 integrally joined with the ends II and thelpartition I9 it will be understood that the sides I5 may be thickened to present the desired inclined surfaces. 'I'he chamber 20 is provided with the above described inclined walls to guide the brush I2 when it is moved into th'e chamber and to prevent the brush from being fouled and drawn inwardly by the slide I3 when the slide is moved inwardly into the compartment II.

'Ihe brush I2 is provided to apply the cosmetic or mascara and is projectable from the chamber 2D to an extended position such as illustrated in Fig. 8, to be conveniently used for applying the cosmetic'. The brush I2 includes a stem or arm 25. The arm 25 is hinged or pivoted to the case I0 so that the brush I2 may be swung between a position in the chamber 20 and the position shown in Fig. 8. In the particular structure illustrated an end of the arm 25 is received between spaced lugs 26 on the top I8 and a pivot pin 2'I extending between the lugs I6 pivotally connects the arm 25 with the case III. The arm 25 is preferably hinged to the top I8 at a point some distance from the end I6 so that the arm may engage against the top I8 when the brush I2 is in its fully extended position illustrated in Fig. 8 to assist in holding the brush in place for use. The above described pivotal mounting or support for the brush arm 25 may have a spring means or a, friction means for yieldingly holding the arm 25 against movement when the brush I2 is in the chamber 20 and when the brush I2 2,131,589 and the top I8 are all rigidly Joined togetherv is in Vmi fully extended position. when brush arm ,25 is flat against or adjacent the top case end I1 to present a lip 29 engageable by a finger or finger-nail for raising the brush arm. A spring clip 29 may be providedon the case I0 to cooperate with a. lug 29 on the arm 28 to yieldingly hold the brush arm. 25 in the normal or retracted position.

A plate 30 is secured to the under side of the arm 25 to carry the brush I2 proper and to close the opening 23 when the brush is within the chamber 20. The sides and ends of the plate 30 are bevelled or inwardly convergent to seat and seal against the walls of the opening 23. When the brush I2 is in the fully retracted position the outer surface of the plate 30 may be flush with the outer surface of the top I8. 'I'he brush I2 proper includes a shank 32 and a plurality of brush tufts 33 set in the shank 32. The shank 32 may be a rectanuglar elongate member and is carried by the arm 25 so that the brush tufts 33 project laterally from the arm 25. It is a feature of the invention that the brush I2fis releasably secured to the arm 25 so that it may be removed for replacement when worn. The means for releasably securing the brush I2 to the arm 25 includes a groove 34 in the plate 30 receiving the brush shank 32. Screws 35 are passed through openings in the brush shank32 and are threaded into openings 36 in the plate 30 and the arm 25 to removably retain the shank32 in the groove 34. The brush I2 is positioned on the arm 25 to be received in the opening 23 when the arm is swung to the down or retracted position. The brush tufts33 are located and proportioned'to clear the walls of the chamber 20 when the brush is moved into the chamber. The convergent walls of the chamber'20 guide the brush tufts 33 into the chamber when the tufts become worn and frayed. When the arm 25 is in its down or retracted position the outer ends of the brush tufts 33 are spaced above the lower wall I4. It will be noted that the brush I2 proper is fully enclosed and sealed in the substantially air tight chamber 20 when the arm 25 is in its closed or l down position illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 of the drawing.

'I'he slide I3 is an important element of the device as it constitutes means for withdrawing the cosmetic from the compartment I I and evenly distributing the proper amount of the cosmetic on the brush I2 when the same is in the chamber 2U. 'I'he slide I3 is in the nature of an elongate substantially rectangular block shiftable or slidable on the inner surface of the lower wall I4 between a position in the compartment II and a position in the brush chamber 20. 'Ihe partition I9 terminates above the lower wall I4 leaving an opening 31 that shiftably or slidably receives the slide I3.

The slide I3 is shaped or formed to carry or Withdraw cosmetic from the compartment Il when it is moved outwardly into the brush chamber 20. A multiplicity of teeth 38 is provided on the upper or inner side of theslide I3. The teeth 38 may be similar to gear teeth or may be V-shaped, as illustrated. The spaces between the teeth 38 are adapted to receive the cosmetic from the compartment I I and carry it outwardly to the chamber 20. The series of teeth 38 are spaced inwardly from the opposite ends of the slide I3. When the slide I3 is in its fully in or retracted position its untoothed outer end portion completely occupies and closes the opening I8 its outerend may project slightly beyond the 31 to prevent the entrance of air to the compartment II and to prevent the leakage of the cosmetic from the compartment. In a like manner when the slide I3 -is in the fully extended position its untoothed innerportion fully occupies and closes the opening 31. The crests of the teeth 38 are adapted to slidably engage the wall of the opening 31. 'I'he partition I9 is of such thickness that the upper wall of the opening 31 is engageable by the crests of anytwo adjacent teeth 38 when the slide is in an intermediate position to prevent the entrance of air to the compartment II irrespective of theposition of the slide.

'Ihe invention includes stop means for limiting the travel or movement of the slide I3. A stop member 39'is secured to the inner end of the slide I3 by a 'screw 39 and projects from the upper side of the slide I3. The stop member 39 is adapted to engage against the partition I9 to stop or limit the outward movement of the slide I3. A post`4IJ projects inwardly fromthe case end I8 and is engageable by the screw 39a or the inner end of the slide I3 to limit the inward travel of the slide I3. The member 39 and the stop post 40 are adapted to stop the slide I3 in positions where its untoothed end parts occupy the opening 31 to close off` the same, as described above.v

Guide means is provided to hold the slide I3 in its proper sliding cooperation with the lowerv case wall I4. The upper surface of the slide I3 and the crests of the teeth 38 may slidably engage the lower ends of the plate 24 to assist in guiding and stabilizing the slide I3. A guide plate 4I projects inwardly from the partition I9 and lies against one case side I5. 'I'he lower edge of the plate 4I cooperates with the upper surface of the slide I3 and the crests of the teeth 38 to guide and stabilize the movable slide. The opposite side walls or sides I5 of the case I0 are slidably engaged by the sides of the slide I3 and prevent undesirable lateral movement of the slide.

'I'he means for shifting or operating the slide I3 comprises a stem 42 projecting axially from the outer end of the slide. The stem 42 extends outwardly to pass through an opening 43a in the end I1. The stern 42 may be relatively small in diameter and is shaped and located to clear the brush tufts 33 when the brush I 2 is in the chamber 20. A suitable knob 43 is provided on the outer end of the stem 42 and is engageableA at the exterior of the case I0 to facilitate the operation of the slide. A block or stopper part 44 is carried by the stem 42 andlis adapted to close the opening 43a when the slide is in its fully retracted position. The part 44 may have tapered or inwardly convergent sides and ends to wedge in the opening 43a tofully close the same. `When the slide I3 is in its fully extended position with the stop 39 engaging the partition I9, the plain or untoothed outer end part of the slide closes It is believed that the operation of the device I3 or the brush I2.

'Ihis relationship of parts is clearly illus- -v of this invention will be readily understood from the foregoing detailed description. The compartment II may normally contain a supply of the mascara or cosmetic and as the slide I3 is normally in thel retracted position the cosmetic is contained in a substantially air tight compartment. The brush I2 is normally housed in the chamber 20 where it is protected and cannot come in contact with the hands, clothing or the like. Figs. 1, 2, 4 and 6 of the drawing illustrate the device in thenormal condition with the slide I3 and the brush I2 retracted. l

When it is desired to use the device the knob 43 is engaged and a slide I3 is pulled outwardly tothe position illustrated in Fig. 7. When the slide I3 is pulled outwardly inA this manner the mascara or cosmetic trapped between the teeth 38 is wiped on the outer or lower portions of the brush tufts 33. It will be apparent how the spaces between the teeth 38 carry a given amount of the cosmetic and evenly distribute the same on the brush tufts 33. Following the projection or outward movement of the slide I3 the slide may be returned to its normal position. It will be observed that this operation of the slide I3 to apply the cosmetic-to the brush I2 is carried on when the brush is entirely enclosed in the case I8 and does not necessitate the engagement of the brush or any soiled portion of the device with the hands. The inwardly convergent walls of the brush chamber 20 prevent the brush tufts 33 from being drawn rearwardly or inwardly when theslide I3 is returned to its normal position. The arm 25 may then be raised or pvoted outwardly to expose the brush I2 for use. The lip 28 may be easily engaged to swing the arm 25 to its out position illustrated in Fig. 8; The brush I2 provided Vwith the cosmetic as described above may then be employed to apply the cosmetic. Following the use of the brush the arm 25 is swung to. itsnormal position where the brush Helga-received in the opening 20. The supply of cosmetic in the compartment II may be replenished from time to time by merely removing the plug 22 and injecting thev cosmetic through the opening 2|. -If the brush I2 becomes worn or frayed it may be easily replaced.

The device is easy and convenient to use and is very small and compact so that it 'may be carried in the purse. The mascara cannot leak from the device irrespective of the position of the slide 'I'he slide I3 carrying the cosmetic is at all times within the case I II and cannot possibly soil the hands or clothing. The brush I2 is always housed in the chamber 2t)` Whe not in use. 4

Having described only'a typical preferred form and application of my invention I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specific, details herein set.forth, but wish to reserve to myself any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims.

Having described my invention, I claim: 1. A device for applying cosmetic comprising,

a case having a compartment for containing the cosmetic, a projectable brush carried by the case, and a toothed slide movable in the case to withdraw cosmetic from the compartment land Wipe it on the brush.

2. A device for applyingcosmetic comprising, a case having a compartment for containing the cosmetic, a brush carried by the case for movement between a position in the case and a position at the exterior ofthe case, and a toothed slide in the body shiftable to withdraw cosmetic from the compartment and wipe it on the brush.

3. A device for applying cosmetic comprising, a case having a compartment for containing the cosmetic and a chamber, a brush carried by the case for movement between a position in the chamber and a position where it is exposed for use, a member shlftable from the compartment to the chamber, and teeth on the member for carryingthe cosmetic from the compartment to the brush.

4. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a case, a

partition in the case dividing its interior into a compartment for containing the cosmetic and a brush chamber, the partition having an opening, a brush pivoted to the case to be movable between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, and a member movable through said opening to withdraw cosmetic from the compartment andfwipe it on the brush when the brush ls in the ilrst named position.

5. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a case, a partition in the case dividing its interior into a compartment for containing the cosmetic and a brush chamber, the partition having an opening, a brush pivoted to the case to be movable between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, a member movable through said opening between a position in the compartment and a position in the chamber, and parts on the member for carrying cosmetic from the compartment and wiping it on the brush when the brush is in the chamber.

6. A cosmetic applicatorcomprising, a case, a

partition in the case dividing its interior into a compartment for containing the cosmetic and a brush chamber, the partition having an openling, a brush pivoted to thecase to be movable between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, a member movable through said opening between a position in the compartment and a position in the chamber, means for moving the member, the member occupying the opening to prevent the entrance of air to the compartment, and teeth on the member for withdrawing `the cosmetic from the compartment and wiping it on the brush when the brush is in the chamber.

7. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a case, a partition inthe case dividing its interior into a compartment for containing the cosmetic and a brush chamber, the partition having an opening, a brush pivoted to the case to be movable between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, a slide movable through said opening, a stem connected with the slide for movlng the same, and teeth on the slide for drawing the cosmetic from the compartment and distributing it on lthe brush when the brush is in the chamber.

8. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a hollow case having a compartment for containing a supply of the cosmetic, a brush chamber, and an opening connecting the compartment and chamber, the wall of the hollow case having an opening communicating with the chamber, a brush, means pivotally supporting the brush on the case to be swung through the last mentioned opening between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, a slide in the casev movable through the first mentioned opening to withdraw cosmetic from the compartment and wipe it on the brush when the brush is in the chamber, and an operating stem on the slide.

9. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a hollow case having a compartment for containing a supply of the cosmetic, a brush chamber, and an opening connecting the compartment and chamber, the wall of the hollow case having an opening communicating with the chamber, a brush, means pivotally supporting the brush on the case to .be swung through the last mentioned opening between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for` use, a slide in the case movable through the mst mentioned opening to withdraw cosmetic from the compartment and Wipe it on the brush when the brush is in the chamber, and an operating stem on the slide, the walls of said chamber converging inwardly from said last mentioned opening.

10. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a hollow case having a compartment for containing a supply of the cosmetic, a brush chamber, and an opening connecting the compartment and chamber, the wall of the hollow case having an opening communicating with the chamber, a brush, means pivotally supporting-the brush on the case to be swung through'the last mentioned opening between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, a slide in the case movable through the rst .mentioned opening to withdraw cosmetic from the compartment and wipe it on the brush when the brush is in the chamber, means for guiding the slide, and an operating stem on the slide.

`11. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a hollow case having a compartment for containing a supply of the cosmetic, a brush chamber, and an opening connecting the compartment and chamber, the wall of the hollow case having an opening communicating with the chamber, a brush, means pivotally supporting the brush on the case to be swung through the last mentioned opening between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, a slide in the case movable through the first mentioned opening between a position in the compartment and a position in the chamber, the slide having parts closing the said iirst mentioned opening when in the said positions, and teeth on the slide for wiping the cosmetic on the brush when the brush is in the chamber.

12. A cosmetic applicator comprising, a hollow case having a compartment for containing a. supply of the cosmetic, a brush chamber, and an opening connecting the compartment and chamber, the wall of the hollow case having an opening communicating with the chamber, an arm pivoted on the case, a brush, means removably securing the brush tothe arm to be movable between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, the brush being movable through the second mentioned opening, and a slide in the case movable through the first mentioned opening to withdraw cosmetic from the compartment and wipe it on the brush.

13. A device of the character described comprising, a case having a reservoir for holding a cosmetic and a chamber, a brush supported on the case for movement between a position in the chamber and a position exposed for use, and a slide movable in the case to carry cosmetic from the reservoir and wipe it on the brush when the brush is in the chamber. y

14. A device of the character described including an elongated case having an elongated side opening and a filling opening at one end, a partition in the case dividing the case into two compartments, one a container compartment at said end of the case communicating with the illiing opening and the other a brush compartment having an elongated part beside the container compartment and at the side opening and a transverse part extending laterally from the elongated part'and adjoining the inner end of the container compartment, there being an openingin the partition for passing material from the container compartment to the lateral compartment allowing material from the container compartment to be applied to. brush bristles disposed in the transverse part of the brush compartment, and means for feeding material through said opening in the partition.

15. A device of the character described including an elongated case having an elongated side opening and a filling opening at one end, a partition in the case dividing the case into two compartments, one a container compartment at said end of the case communicating with the filling opening and the other a brush compartment having an elongated part beside the container compartment and at the side opening and a transverse part extending laterally from the elongated part and adjoining the inner end of the container compartment, there being an opening in the partition for passing material from the container compartment to the lateral compartment allowing material from the container compartment to be applied to brush bristles disposed in the transverse part of the brush compartment, a brush having a handle and bristles projecting laterally from the handle, the brushl being normally carried entirely within the case with the handle in the longated part of the brush compartment and the bristles in the lateral compartment, and means for feeding material through said opening in the partition.

16. A device of the character described including an elongated case having an elongated side opening and a lling opening at one end, a partition in the case dividing the case into two compartments, one a container compartment at said end of the case communicating with the filling opening and the other a brush compartment having an elongated part beside the container compartment and at the side opening and a transverse part extending laterally from the elongated part and adjoining the inner end of the container compartment, there being an opening in the partition for passing material from the container compartment to the lateral compartment allowing material from the container compartment to be applied to brush bristles disposed in the transverse Dart of the brush compartment, a brush having a handle and bristles 'projecting laterally from the handle, the brush being normally carried entirely within the case with the handle in the elongated part of the brush compartment and the bristles in the lateral compartment, and means supporting the brush from the case whereby the brush pivotally moves relatively to the case inpassing from the normal position in the case to a position where it is accessible at the exterior of the case', and means for feeding material through said opening in the partition.,

17. A device of the character described including an elongated case having an elongated side opening and a iilling opening at one end, a partitionv in the case dividing the case into two compartments, one a container compartment at said end of the case communicating with the filling opening and the other a brush compartment having an elongated part beside the container compartment and at the side opening and a transverse part extending laterally from the elongated part and adjoining the inner end of the container compartment, there being an opening in the partition for passing material from the container compartment to the lateral compartment allowing material from the container compartment to be applied to brush bristles disposed in the transverse part of the brush compartment, and means for feeding material through said opening in the partition, said means including a manually operated element at the exterior of thecase.

18. A device of the character described including an elongated case having an 'elongated side opening and a filling opening at one end, a partition in the case dividing the case into two compartments, one a container compartment at said end of the case communicating with the illling opening and the other a brush compartment having an elongated part beside vthe container compartment and at the side opening and a transverse part extending laterally from the elongated part and adjoining the inner end of the container compartment, there being an opening in the partition for passing material from the container compartment to the lateral compartment allowing material from the container compartment to be applied to brush bristles disposed in the transverse part of the brush compartment, and means for feeding material through said opening in the partition, said means including a material feeding element movable in the container compartment and a manually operated member for said element engageable at.

theexterior oi the case.

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